Check registration
In Australia, people who give immigration assistance for a fee generally must be registered migration agents or Australian legal practitioners. Search the agent's name and registration number on the OMARA register. Outside Australia, be especially careful: many “consultants” are not registered.
What an agent can and cannot do
- They can advise on visa options, prepare and lodge visa applications and communicate with Home Affairs.
- They cannot complete your NMBA Self-check for you.
- They cannot guarantee a visa grant or an invitation.
Questions to ask
- What is your registration number?
- How many nurse applications have you handled?
- What exactly is included in your fee, in writing?
- Who will work on my file?
Red flags: guarantees, pressure to pay quickly, refusal to give a registration number, requests to lie on forms, or fees for “jobs” or “sponsorship”.
Official sources to check
Last checked 10 November 2026. If a rule here conflicts with the official page, the official page is correct. Report an error.